Friday 9 September 2016

Happy 21st

Morning again and back with my second DT project today-a card for the ATG/Just for fun challenge at Simply PapercraftsI made a 21st card for my eldest grandson who unfortunately we haven't seen since he was about 7yrs due to an unfriendy divorce but the card was passed on and hopefully he liked it.He was an engineer cadet on the new P&O cruise ship and he is now a 3RD Engineer Officer,I used a pic he sent his Dad on FB,varios papers/chipboard key from stash,sentiment was computer generated,numbers from a TH paper,the metal looking strip was silver mirri embossed with TH EF and wiped with black acrylic,cardstock from Papermill Direct.
challenges-
catch the bug-ATG
MFP Stampshop-ATG
craft your passion-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
cardz4guys-congratulations-------TOP 3
crafty sentiments-ATG
crafty creations-use a number
the paper shelter-embossing
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG+sentiment
4 crafty chicks-birthday
craft rocket-ATG
crafty girls creations-ATG
crafting with an attitude-ATG
country view -travel
unicorn-happy birthday
pearly sparkles-masculine----TOP 3
Hope you can join us and check out the DT cards and blogs
Carol x

35 comments:

brenda said...

It's a lovely creation Carol, so sorry to read abutot your Grandson but can totally identify as we have experienced something very similar.

B x

Alison59 said...

Always lovely to use photos on cards. This is fabulous :-)

aussie aNNie said...

Sad events sure happen sadly but hopefully this was received with great appreciation as it' s gorgeous.xxx {aNNie}

*Vicki* said...

Wow this is absolutely amazing Carol with so many details and a wonderful tribute. So sorry to hear about the circumstances. Divorce is hard on many involved. HUGS

Chrissy said...

Fabulous masculine card Carol and a good looking young man..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Furrbster said...

This is a really lovely, personal card. Such a shame you have not seen him for so long, but at least he knows you are both thinking about him!

Thank you for sharing at Aud Sentiments,

Hugz Tinz

Claudia's kaartjes said...

Stunning card. Thanks for joining us at Unicorn Challenge

Hugs
Claudia
DT Unicorn Challenge
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Rainey's Craft Room said...

That's a fabulous card Carol, I'm sure he loved it. It's a shame when families lose touch with each other.
Lorraine

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Carol, I'm sure your grandson will treasure it - it's such a shame that you don't get to see him anymore.
Pauline
x

Donna Ellis said...

It's a great card, and I'm sure his heart was touched that you still think so fondly of him to have created a customized card like this. Family break-ups are hard on everyone. hugs, de

Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie Lou said...

Very nice! You actually have it in the wrong challenge at MFP Stamps Challenge but I made sure it went into the correct one. lol Thanks for joining us at MFP Stamps Challenge!
hugs

crafty-stamper said...

oops -Thank you Pam x

Cara said...

What a wonderful, personal card. Sorry, I'm so late in visiting you. Thanks for playing at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge. Cara DT x

Ravengirl said...

What a lovely personalized card!

Joan said...

Great card for your Grandson,sure he will treasure it

Thanks for joining us at cardz4guyz this week

Josn

SewPaperPaint said...

I can tell you are mighty proud! He's quite handsome! Hugs, Autumn

Billie A said...

Wow this is awesome. So nice to see the moment captured. Thanks for sharing over at Catch the bug.. sorry I am late in commenting.
Billie A
Catch the bug
Inspiration Destination
Creative with Stamps
Aud Sentiments

Dee's Craft Room said...

Fabulous card Carol, I love the layout - it would also make a great Scrapbook page.

Dionne x

Monika Gulyas said...

What a great masculine card! Super colours and composition! Thank you for joining the September challenge of the Country View Challenges!

Cross Stitch Claire said...

Lovely card, it looks great! Thanks for joining us at Unicorn, Claire DT x

Cross Stitch Claire said...

Back again for Craft Rocket this time, thanks for playing along! Claire DT x

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Hi Carol...Brilliant card for your grandson...lovely keepsake....Joolsx

Pia S said...

Harrison looks very handsome and the papers you've chosen works so well with this photo.

Stampsnob. said...

Beautiful tribute the card is lovely Lis

CraftYourPassion said...

What a super card for your grandson.Just love all the layering and the elements you've added.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week.
Lisa x

Elizabeth Hart said...

This is such a wonderful card - I hope he got it and loved it. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Crafty Creations Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

Lilibet said...

Lovely creation and so personal for your grandson. Thanks for entering the challenge at The paper shelter, Liz x

Chris said...

It's a fabulous card, thought it was a Scrapbook page at first glance, would be brilliant for that too! I'm sure your grandson will be really happy to receive it and know that he's still in your thoughts.
Thank you for playing along with our challenge at Creative Moments.
Chris
x

Cazro said...

So sorry for your circumstances, such a sad way to loose contact with a grandson. Loving your constructed card. I am sure he will treasure your card. Thanks for playing along with us at Cardz 4 Guyz. Caz DT

Julie B said...

Super card, it;s such a shame when messy splits get in the way.
Thanks for sharing it with us at Cardz4Guyz. :)

Sandy said...

Fabulous 21st card, hope he realises that he is still loved even though you haven't seen him in a long time. Thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog and hope to see you again soon.
Hugs, Sandy DT

Lisa Andersson said...

I love your card! and I´m sure he loved it too. I´m so sorry you haven't seen him for such a long time.
Hugs, Lisa

Tamie said...

Phenomenal layout! I love all of the different elements and the papers you used. Perfect for a 21st birthday. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your inspiration with us at 4 Crafty Chicks Birthday Challenge.

Tamie DT

Craftyfield said...

What a lovely page! And a lovely grand son to boot... Thanks for joining us at Country View for our Travel challenge.

Helen said...

Wonderful design, Carol - I'm sure he did appreciate it.

Thanks for joining us at Pearly Sparkles.

Helen x
(DT)